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Central facial nerve paralysis or palsy originates in the brain, while peripheral facial nerve paralysis is caused by damage to the facial nerve itself.
Central facial nerve paralysis or palsy originates in the brain, while peripheral facial nerve paralysis is caused by damage to the facial nerve itself. The resulting facial paralysis is usually easy to see. A cause often can't be identified (idiopathic peripheral facial palsy). Facial nerve paralysis should be treated by a doctor.
The facial nerve sends impulses to the mimic muscles that make expressions of emotions and moods possible (closing the eyes, wrinkling the forehead, laughing, whistling, etc.).
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